TI TRF1212

TRF1112
TRF1212
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Dual VCO/PLL Synthesizer With IF Down-Conversion
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S-Band LO Frequency Range:
– TRF1112: 1700 to 2400 MHz
– TRF1212: 2400 MHz to 3550 MHz
UHF LO Frequency Range: 325 MHz to 460
MHz
Phase Noise is 0.5 RMS Typ 100 Hz to 1 MHz
Rx Noise Figure of 5 dB, Typ
UHF LO Tuning Step Size of 125 kHz With 18
MHz Reference
Typical Gain of 90 dB, Including 15-dB Loss
IF2 SAW Filter
Input Third Order Intercept Point > 0 dBm
Input 1-dB Compression Point > –10 dBm
Gain Control Range of 90 dB Typ
DESCRIPTION
The TRF1112 / TRF1212 are UHF-VHF down
converters with integrated UHF and S-band
frequency synthesizers for radio applications in the
2GHz to 4GHz range. The device integrates an
image reject mixer, IF gain blocks, automatic gain
control (AGC), and two complete phase locked loop
(PLL) circuits including: VCOs, resonator circuit,
varactors, dividers, and phase detectors.
TRF1112 / TRF1212 PIN OUT
LPCC−48 PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
EXTLO1N
EXTLO1P
VCCLO1
LO1OP
LO1ON
LO1BPA
LO1TUN
LO1BPB
IF2BIN
IF2BIP
IF2AIN
IF2AIP
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
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The TRF1112 / TRF1212 are designed to function as
part of Texas Instruments 2.5-GHz and 3.5-GHz
complete radio chipsets, respectively. In the chipset,
two chips function together to double-down convert
RF frequencies to an IF frequency that is suitable for
most baseband modem ADCs. The TRF1112 /
TRF1212 performs the second down conversion from
the first IF frequency (480 MHz typical) to a final IF
frequency (20-50 MHz). The radio chipset features
sufficient linearity, phase noise and dynamic range to
work in single carrier or multi-carrier, line-of-sight or
non-line-of-sight, IEEE standard 802.16, BWIF, or
proprietary systems. Due to the modular nature of the
chipset, it is ideal for use in systems that employ
transmit or receive diversity.
CP2O
LD1
LF1
EN
FRBP
VCCD1
FR
VCCD2
CLK
DATA
LF2
LD2
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
AGCO
IFBPB
IF1IP
IF1IN
VCCA
VCCB
VERR
VREF
VFB
VCCC
IF2AOP
IF2AON
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15
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Low Phase Noise
High Dynamic Range Image-Reject
Downconverter
Selectable IF Filters
Internal or External AGC Control With Peak
Detector and Voltage Reference
Analog Gain Control Range
Direct Interface to A/D
Dual VCO/PLL With On-Chip Resonator For
Double Down-Conversion Architecture
CP2O
LO2TUN
LO2BPB
VDET
AGCI
LO2BPA
VCCLO2
BBON
BBOP
VBGR
IF2BON
IF2BOP
FEATURES
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
The detailed block diagram and the pin-out of the
ASIC are shown in Figure 1 and the Terminal
Functions table.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas
Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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VCCC
VCCD1
VCCB
VCCA
Power Supply
IF2
LPF
IF2AOP
90 º
BPF
IF2AON
IF1
IF2AIP
IF VGA
IF2AIN
IFBPB
BBOP
BBON
IF1IP
LPF
IF1IN
IF2BOP
BPF
IF2BON
IF2BIP
IF2BIN
Down−converter
DETECTOR
90 º
VDET
VFB
LO1OP
N
N
LO1ON
VERR
Chrg
Pump
Chrg
Pump
VCO1
VCCD2
Synthesizer #1
DATA
CLK
VBGR
R
Synthesizer #2
Synthesizer
Data Decoder
& Controller
EN
VREF
VCO2
Automatic Gain
Controller
AGCI
AGCO
LD2
LF2
LO2BPA
LO2BPB
CP20
VCCLO2
LO2TUN
FRBP
FR
LO1BPA
LO1BPB
LD1
LFI
CP1O
VCCLO1
LO1TUN
EXTLOIP
EXTLOIN
Figure 1. Detailed Block Diagram of TRF1112 / TRF1212
TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
NO.
I/O
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
1
CP1O
O
Analog
Analog Synthesizer 1 Charge Pump Output
2
LD1
O
Digital
Synthesizer 1 Lock Detect Output, High is locked
3
LF1
O
Analog
Lock Detector Filter Capacitor for LO1, 0.01 µF Typ. 100 kΩ pull-up (1)
4
EN
I
Digital
3-wire bus Enable; Active High
5
FRBP
O
Analog
Reference Frequency Bypass, Internally biased to 2.5 V.
6
VCCD1
I
Power
Digital Power Supply Voltage
7
FR
I
Analog
Reference Frequency Source Input, HCMOS input. (DC level = 2.5 V)
8
VCCD2
I
Power
Digital Power Supply Voltage
9
CLK
I
Digital
3-wire bus Clock
10
DATA
I
Digital
3-wire bus Data
11
LF2
O
Analog
Lock Detector Filter Capacitor for LO2, 0.01 µF typ 100 kΩ pull-up (1)
12
LD2
O
Analog
Synthesizer 2 Lock Detect Output, High is locked
13
CP2O
O
Analog
Synthesizer 2 Charge Pump Output
14
LO2TUN
I
Analog
Synthesizer 2 VCO Input tune port
15
LO2BPB
O
Analog
Bypass cap for LO2, 0.1 µF (min) DCV = 1 V
16
VDET
O
Analog
Peak Detector Output
(1)
2
NAME
Current leakage on the order of 10 µA through the capacitor or by any other means from either LF pin can cause false loss of lock
signals. The two pull up resistors (R23 and R24) in Figure 20 reduce this sensitivity.
IF2
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TERMINAL FUNCTIONS (continued)
TERMINAL
NO.
NAME
I/O
17
AGCI
I
18
LO2BPA
O
19
VCCLO2
20
BBON
21
BBOP
22
VBGR
23
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Analog
AGC Voltage Input, 0-3 V
Analog
Not connected for normal operation. DC bias nominal 1.8 V. Do not ground or connect to any other
pin.
I
Power
VCC for LO2, Low Noise Supply
O
Analog
IF output (differential) negative, DC coupled, internally biased to 3 V typical
O
Analog
IF output (differential) positive, DC coupled, internally biased to 3 V typical
O
Analog
Band-Gap Reference Voltage, 1.17 V
IF2BON
O
Analog
IF2B output (differential) negative, DC coupled, internally biased to 4 V typical
24
IF2BOP
O
Analog
IF2B output (differential) positive , DC coupled, internally biased to 4 V typical
25
IF2AON
O
Analog
IF2A output (differential) negative, DC coupled, internally biased to 4 V typical
26
IF2AOP
O
Analog
IF2A output (differential) positive, DC coupled, internally biased to 4 V typical
27
VCCC
I
Power
Analog Power Supply Voltage
28
VFB
I
Analog
Error Amplifier Feedback Input
29
VREF
I
Analog
Reference Frequency Input
30
VERR
O
Analog
Error Amplifier Output, internal op amp output
31
VCCB
I
Power
Analog Power Supply Voltage
32
VCCA
I
Power
Analog Power Supply Voltage
33
IF1IN
I
Analog
IF1 input (differential) negative, DC coupled, Internally biased to 1.4 V typical
34
IF1IP
I
Analog
IF1 input (differential) positive, DC coupled, Internally biased to 1.4 V typical
35
IFBPB
O
Analog
Bypass cap for IF amp, 0.1 µF (min), DCV = 1 V
36
AGCO
O
Analog
AGC Voltage Output Used to control Front end gain for extended dynamic range
37
IF2AIP
I
Analog
IF2A input (differential) positive, DC coupled, Internally biased to 3.0 V typical
38
IF2AIN
I
Analog
IF2A input (differential) negative, DC coupled, Internally biased to 3.0 V typical
39
IF2BIP
I
Analog
IF2B input (differential) positive, DC coupled, Internally biased to 3.0 V typical
40
IF2BIN
I
Analog
IF2B input (differential) negative, DC coupled, Internally biased to 3.0 V typical
41
LO1BPB
O
Analog
Bypass cap for LO1 0.1 µF (min), DCV = 1 V
42
LO1TUN
I
Analog
Synthesizer1 VCO Tune port Input
43
LO1BPA
O
Analog
Not connected for normal operation. DC bias nominal 1.8 V. Do not ground or connect to any other
pin.
44
LO1ON
O
Analog
LO1 output (differential) neg. Negative and positive VCC bias (+5 V) for LO buffer amp.
45
LO1OP
O
Analog
LO1 output (differential) pos. Negative and positive VCC bias (+5 V) for LO buffer amp.
46
VCCLO1
I
Power
VCC for LO1, Low Noise Supply
47
EXTLO1P
I
Analog
External VCO input (differential) positive and logic level for VCO select.
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EXTLO1N
I
Analog
External VCO input (differential) negative and logic level for VCO select.
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BACK
–
–
Back side of package has metal base that must be grounded for thermal and RF performance.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
UNIT
VCC
DC Supply Voltage
0.0 V to 5.5 V
ICC
DC Supply Current
270 mA
Pin
RF Input Power
20 dBm
TJ
Junction Temperature
Pd
Power Dissipation
1.5 W
Digital Input Pins
–0.3 to 5.5 V
150°C
Analog Input Pins
TBD
θJC
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient (1)
Tstg
Storage Temperature
Top
Operating Temperature
25°C/W
– 40°C to 105°C
–40°C to 85°C
Lead Temperature, 40 Sec Max.
(1)
260°C
Thermal resistance is junction to ambient assuming thermal pad with 16 thermal vias under package metal base see recommended
PCB layout (see Figure 20.)
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5 V, T = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
VCC
DC supply voltage
ICC
DC supply current
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
4.8
5.2
200
UNIT
V
mA
DOWNCONVERTER ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 5 V, TA = 25°C, FIF = 480 MHz, IF2 SAW 43.75 MHz unless otherwise stated
OVERALL DOWNCONVERTER SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
400
480
500
MHz
IF1IP/N to BBOP/N at VAGCI = 3 V
90
95
100
dB
IF1IP/N to BBOP/N at VAGCI = 0 through 3 V
78
90
dB
±0.3
dB
35
dBc
High Gain ( VAGCI = 2 V) IF1IP/N to BBOP/N at 100 Ω diff
4.7
dB
High Gain ( VAGCI = 2 V) IF1IP/N to BBOP/N at 100 Ω diff
–75
Low Gain ( VAGCI = 0 V) IF1IP/N to BBOP/N at 100 Ω diff
–10
fIF1
IF1 input frequency
Gmax
Maximum gain
DRG
Gain control range
∆Gmax
Gain flatness
IF1IP/N to IF2A/BOP/N or BBOP/N for any gain setting.
Measured in 6 MHz BW, excluding BPF gain variations
IR
Image rejection
IF1IP/N to IF2A/BOP/N Measured into 1 kΩ differential load
IF2 = 35–60 MHz
NF
Noise figure
IP-1dB
Input power at 1dB gain
compression
IIP3
Input 3rd order intercept
ZIF1
IF1 input impedance
Differential mode
RLIF1
IF1 input return loss
Measured into 100 Ω differential load at IF1P/N input
fIF2
IF2 frequency
ZIF2O
IF2A/BO output impedance
Measured in differential mode At IF2A/BOP/N
ISOPP
Port-to-port isolation
Measured between IF2AOP/N to IF2BOP/N and IF2AIP/N to
IF2BIP/N with the Filter Select set high or low.
30
dB
ISOOI
Output-to-input port isolation
Measured between IF2A/BOP/N and IF2A/BIP/N with the
Filter Select set high or low.
60
dB
ZF2I
IF2A/BI input impedance
VBB,OUT Output signal level
Measured into a 1000 Ω differential load at BBOP/N at any
gain with functional AGC
1.2
IMD
Closed-loop AGC, VBB,OUT = 1.2 V Any input power up
to –20 dBm.
4
In-band intermodulation
30
High Gain ( VAGCI = 2 V) IF1IP/N to BBOP/N at 100 Ω diff
Low Gain ( VAGCI = 0 V) IF1IP/N to BBOP/N at 100 Ω diff
dBm
–65
–5
–11
dBm
0
100
Ω
–16
dB
25
70
Ω
50
1
MHz
2
kΩ
Vppd
–35
–30
dBc
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DOWNCONVERTER ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VCC = 5 V, TA = 25°C, FIF = 480 MHz, IF2 SAW 43.75 MHz unless otherwise stated
OVERALL DOWNCONVERTER SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
ZBB
TEST CONDITIONS
Baseband section output
impedance
MIN
Measured in differential mode at BBOP/N
TYP
MAX
UNIT
Ω
50
SYNTHESIZER #1 (S-BAND PLL) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYNTHESIZER #1 SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
fRef
Reference frequency
fLO1
Output frequency range
MSLO1
Tuning sensitivity
∆fLO1
Step size, nominal
For 18-MHz reference input
PLO1
Power level
Measured into a 100-Ω differential load at the LO1OP/N
port, over temperature and frequency range
φFR
Free running VCO1 SSB phase
noise at 100 kHz
Measured into 100-Ω differential load at the LO1OP/N port
VOC1
φLD LO1
Locked synthesizer 1 SSB
phase noise at 10 kHz
Locked Synthesizer 1 SSB
phase noise at 100 kHz
MIN
Reference frequency can vary. 18 MHz is used for
reference design Also see 1 Note that for source
peak-to-peak voltages of less than 4 V and dc component
other than 2.5-V degradation of the close-in phase noise
may occur. For oscillators with no dc component, a dc
voltage may be applied using a voltage divider (see the
schematic and the Input Reference Requirements table).
TYP MAX
18
MHz
TRF1112
1700
2400
TRF1212
2400
3550
TRF1112, For VLO1TUN≥ 2 V
200
400
TRF1212, For VLO1TUN≥ 2 V
300
600
1
-6
Locked Synthesizer 1
Integrated RMS phase noise
100 Hz to 1 MHz
RRS
LO1
Reference Spur Rejection
RFS
Fractional Spur Rejection
LO1
MHz
MHz/V
MHz
0
–100
dBm
dBc/Hz
–105
Measured into 100-Ω differential load at the LO1OP/N port
Locked with loop bandwidth set to 400 kHz nominal
φLD LO1
-3
UNIT
dBc/Hz
–100
0.5
1
deg
Measured into a 100-Ω differential load at the LO1OP/N
port
–50
dBc
Measured into a 100-Ω differential load at the LO1OP/N
port
–45
dBc
R N x LO1,
N:
Harmonic Rejection
2,3,4…
Measured into a 100-Ω differential load at the LO1OP/N
port
RLO
Output Return Loss
Measured into a 100-Ω differential load at the LO1OP/N
port over all input power levels.
ZO
Output Impedance
Differential mode at LO1OP/N port
100
Ω
PextVCO
Ext VCO input
Differential mode
–13
dBm
RLextVCO
Ext VCO Port Input Return Loss Differential mode
–13
dB
ZI
Ext VCO port input impedance
100
Ω
extVCO
–11
Differential mode
–20
dBc
–16
dB
SYNTHESIZER #2 (UHF-BAND PLL) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYNTHESIZER #2 SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
fRef
Reference Frequency
fLO2
Frequency
φFR
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
See Table 4
TYP
MAX
18
325
UNIT
MHz
460
MHz
Free running VCO2 SSB Phase Noise at 100 kHz
–115
dBc/Hz
φLD LO2
Locked Synthesizer 2 SSB Phase Noise at 10 kHz
–115
dBc/Hz
φLD LO2
Locked Synthesizer 2 SSB Phase Noise at100 kHz
–115
dBc/Hz
VCO2
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SYNTHESIZER #2 (UHF-BAND PLL) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
SYNTHESIZER #2 SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
φLD LO2
Locked Synthesizer 2 Integrated RMS Phase noise
100 Hz to 1MHz
MSLO2
Tuning Sensitivity
For VLO2TUN≥ 2 V
∆fLO2
Step Size
For 18-MHz reference input
RRS
LO1
Reference Sideband Rejection
–65
LO1
Fractional Spurs Rejection
–65
RFS
40
MAX
UNIT
0.2
deg
80
MHz/V
125
kHz
-60
dBc
–60
dBc
MAX
UNIT
INPUT REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
PARAMETER
fRef
TEST CONDITIONS
Customer Requirement
Reference Source Input Level (1)
HCMOS Output
Reference Input Symmetry
Waveform Duty Cycle
τFR
Waveform Pulse Rise Time
10% to 90% of max voltage transition
φFR
SSB Phase Noise at 10 kHz
VFR
TYP
18
Temperature Stability
(1)
MIN
Reference Frequency
4
4.5
40%
MHz
5
Vpp
60%
1
4
–153
–150
nsec
dBc/Hz
Note that for source peak-to-peak voltage of less than 4 V and dc component other than 2.5-V degradation of the close-in phase noise
may occur. For oscillators with no dc component, a dc voltage may be applied using a voltage divider (see the schematic).
AC TIMING, SERIAL BUS INTERFACE
SERIAL INTERFACE TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (see Figure 9)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
CDI
Clock to Data Invalid
10
ns
DVC
Data Valid to Clock
10
ns
CPWH
Clock Pulse Width High
50
ns
CPWL
Clock Pulse Width Low
50
ns
CEL
Clock to Enable Low
10
ns
ELC
Enable Low to Clock
10
ns
EPWH
Enable Pulse Width
10
ns
DIGITAL INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
VIH
Input High Voltage
2.1
5.0
V
VIL
Input Low Voltage
0
0.8
V
IIH
Input High Current
0
50
µA
IIL
Input Low Current
0
–50
µA
CI
Input Capacitance
VOH
Output Logic 1 Voltage
ROH
Output Logic 1 Impedance
VOL
Output Low Voltage
6
3
0 to 100-µA load
2.4
pF
3.6
18
0 to -100-µA load
0
V
kΩ
0.4
V
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AUXILIARY, AGC, AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
VVCOenbl
External VCO Enable Voltage
CMOS compatible Input. See the
Synthesizer #1 (S-Band PLL)
Characteristics table.
V
VLD1
Lock Detect Voltage (PLL1)
CMOS compatible Output (active high). See
the Synthesizer #1 (S-Band PLL)
Characteristics table.
V
VLD2
Lock Detect Voltage (PLL2)
CMOS compatible Output (active high). See
the Synthesizer #1 (S-Band PLL)
Characteristics table.
V
VAGCI
Gain Control Input
VAGCO
Gain Control Output
When loaded with 10-kΩ load. Output
impedance of AGCO is 3.75 kΩ. Texas
Instruments RF ASICs present a 10-kΩ load
impedance.
AAGC2
VAGCO Accuracy
VAGCO vs VAGCI characteristic
±100
mV
VDET
Detector Output Voltage
TBD
mV
AVDET
Detector Accuracy
TBD
mV
VBGR
Band-Gap Reference Voltage
1.17
V
tRBB
AGC Time Constant
EXTLOIP
EXTLOIN
Set by external loop filter
3
V
0
1.5
V
µs
TBD
On-chip VCO1 selection
Logic level applied to EXTLOIP and
EXTLOIN pins to select the on-chip VCO
High
Logic Level applied to EXTLOIP and
EXTLOIN pins to select the off-chip
(external) VCO.
Low
Off-chip VCO1 selection
EXTLOIP
EXTLOIN
0
High
Low
The VAGCO vs VAGCI is the voltage-transfer-function as defined by Table 1 when the AGCO is loaded with 10 kΩ.
Note: The RFAGC pin on Texas Instruments RF downconverters (such as: TRF1111, TRF1115, or TRF1216)
have an internal load of 10 kΩ and consequently the user should not add a separate 10-kΩ load resistor.
Table 1. AGCO Voltage vs AGCI Voltage
VAGCI
V
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
>0.6
VAGCO
V
1.5
1.2
0.85
0.55
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
FREQUENCY PLAN
The TRF1112 / TRF1212 allow a variety of frequency plans. Figure 2 illustrates the allowable combinations of
first and second IFs. However, due to the fact that the chips feature image-reject mixers, significant changes in
the frequency plan can result in degradation of image rejection. This phenomenon is captured in Figure 3.
In order to maintain maximum image rejection and LO suppression, a recommended frequency plan is: RxIF1 =
480 MHz, RxIF2 = 43.75 MHz.
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100
90
80
IF2 (MHz)
70
60
50
480 / 44
40
426 / 36
30
20
10
0
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
IF1 (MHz)
Figure 2. Potential Receive IF Combinations
0
T=25oC, LO2=436.25 MHz
IF1 to IF2 Image Rejection
−5
−10
Image Rejection (dBc)
−15
−20
−25
−30
−35
−40
−45
−50
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
IF2 Frequency (MHz)
Figure 3. Image Rejection vs IF2
RECEIVE GAIN CONTROL
The TRF1112 / TRF1212 offers two methods for gain control. Gain can be adjusted via an external analog signal
(0-3 V) or by using the on-chip detector, voltage reference and operational amplifier.
The gain-response curve is shown in Figure 4 and is designed to be monotonic for a 0-V to 3-V input analog
voltage. This voltage control (AGCI) can be used to keep a constant peak-to-peak differential voltage output from
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the TRF1112 / TRF1212 to the baseband processor’s ADC over a large input signal dynamic range. The
recommended TRF1112 / TRF1212 differential output level is 1.2 Vpp. The ASIC AGC output pin (AGCO) can be
used to control the gain of a front-end downconverter for improved system dynamic range. In order to minimize
the receiver’s noise figure, the gain is changed in a stepped fashion. This means as the input signal level
decreases, the gain shifts from the front-end stages to the back-end stages of the chip. This approach allows the
noise figure to remain low until large input signals are present.
Closed-Loop AGC
In order to achieve very fast signal acquisition in applications such as burst-mode transmission, Texas
Instruments offers a receive gain control loop that requires no interaction from the demodulator. The internal loop
operates by comparing the output of an internal peak detector to an internal voltage reference and adjusting the
gain of the receive chain such that a constant voltage is achieved over a large input signal dynamic range. The
internal AGC speed is set by an external AGC loop filter, the speed of which should be set low enough so that
the AGC loop will not remove any carrier AM modulation.
Careful attention to the ASIC architecture enables excellent 3rd order intermodulation distortion (IMD)
performance over the entire AGC range as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5. In these figures, VREF refers to the
reference voltage setting on the VREF pin which is used to set the output voltage swing when configured for
internal AGC. Vout is the output voltage swing at IF2 given in Vpp differential or rms.
0
T=25 oC
Vout=2.0 Vppdiff, 680mV rms, VREF=0.621 V
Vout=1.2 Vppdiff, 400mV rms, VREF=0.411 V
Vout=0.6 Vppdiff, 190mV rms, VREF=0.254 V
−10
IMD level (dBc)
−20
−30
−40
−50
−60
−70
−60
−50
−40
−30
−20
−10
Input Power per Tone (dBm)
Figure 4. IMD Level vs Input Power and AGC Output Setting
(IF2 BPF Loss of 15 dB Included in Plot)
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IMD level (dBc)
−10
−20
−30
−40
−50
−40 ºC
+25 ºC
+85 ºC
−60
−70
−60
−50
−40
−30
−20
−10
Input Power per Tone (dBm)
Figure 5. IMD Level vs Temperature at Output AGC Setting of 1.2-Vpp Differential
(IF2 Filter Loss of 15 dB Included)
External Analog Control
Receive signal gain control can also be accomplished through direct interaction with the modem. For example,
the modem can look at several metrics on the incoming signal including voltage swing, SNR, and AGC error,
then feedback an analog (0 V to 3 V) gain control signal to the Texas Instruments ASIC. Note that for
applications requiring large channel bandwidths (e.g., 6 MHz) the maximum usable VAGCI should be limited to
approximately 2 V to 2.5 V, otherwise the resulting gain produces excessive amounts of noise at the output.
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50
90
80
40
70
35
60
30
50
25
40
20
30
15
Noise Figure
20
10
−40 ºC
+25 ºC
+85 ºC
10
0
Noise Figure (dB)
GAIN (dB)
Gain
5
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
AGC (V)
Figure 6. TRF1112 / TRF1212 Gain vs AGCI Voltage (IF2 BPF Loss of 15 dB Included)
Figure 7 shows the input third-order intercept point (IIP3) vs VAGCI for open loop AGC operation. As expected,
the IIP3 decreases with increasing gain (increasing VAGCI). The input P-1dB behaves in a similar way.
Figure 8 shows that the output P-1dB (OP-1dB) and output (OIP3) of the TRF1112 / TRF1212 is approximately
constant vs the VAGCI voltage.
0.0
−10.0
−20.0
IIP3 (dBm)
−30.0
−40.0
−50.0
−60.0
−70.0
−80.0
0.0
−40 ºC
+25 ºC
+85 ºC
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
AGCI (V)
Figure 7. IIP3 vs AGCI Voltage and Temperature (IF2 BPF Loss of 15 dB Included)
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25.0
OIP3 or OP−1dB (dBm)
20.0
15.0
OIP3
10.0
OP1dB
5.0
0.0
−5.0
−40 ºC
+25 ºC
+85 ºC
−10.0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
AGCI (V)
Figure 8. OP-1dB and OIP3 vs AGCI Voltage and Temperature (IF2 BPF Loss of 15 dB Included)
INTEGRATED SYNTHESIZERS
PLL Programming
A UHF and S-band PLL are integrated in the TRF1112 / TRF1212. These two PLLs can be programmed via a
3-wire serial bus (CLK, DATA, and EN) from the baseband processor. The timing specs are given in the AC
Timing table and detailed in Figure 9. Figure 10details the addresses and register values required to fully
program the synthesizers.
CDI
Data
A[7]=MSB
DVC
A[6]
A[5]
CEL
A[4]
D[1]
D[0] LSB
Clock
EN
ELC
CPWH
CPWL
EPWH
NOTE: If left unconnected, the DATA, CLK and EN pins rest on logic High.
Figure 9. Serial Interface Timing Diagram
Data is written to the PLLs according to the following format:
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Byte 1
LSB
MSB
Byte 2
LSB
Address
MSB
Byte 3
LSB
Data
A[7]
A[6]
A[5]
A[4]
A[3]
A[2]
A[1]
A[0]
D[15]
D[14]
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
D[13]
D[12]
D[11]
D[10]
D[9]
D[8]
Synth #1 N divider
Synth #2 N divider
0
0
0
0
D[7]
D[6]
D[5]
D[4]
Synth #1 S counter
PS
0
0
0
D[2]
D[1]
D[0]
Synth #1 F divider
Synth #2 S counter
FS
D[3]
Synth #2 F divider
0
0
0
0
0
all other addresses reserved for future expansion
Figure 10. Serial Interface Data Format
The first eight bits are the appropriate address for the instruction set and the remaining 16 bits are the
instructions. The data is 24 bits long (3 bytes). Byte 1 is the address with A[7] being the MSB and A[0] being the
LSB. Byte 2 and 3 program the IC with synthesizer information and PS (polarity select bit) information. D[15] is
the MSB and D[8] the LSB. The PS bit selects which edge of the reference is used for frequency comparison.
Improved spurious and phase noise is achieved by selected the edge with the fastest rise or fall time. If PS = 1,
the rising edge is used as the reference. If PS = 0, the falling edge is used.
The filter select (FS) bit selects which receive filter path is enabled. If FS = 1, the A filter path is selected, if FS =
0 the B filter path is selected. This feature allows the user to control the receive signal bandwidth.
Each of the three lines in Figure 10 needs to be sent to the TRF1112 /TRF1212 to fully program the
synthesizers, the FS bit, and the PS bit. Once the synthesizers and the FS/PS bits are fully programmed, the
clock signal should be turned off to eliminate any clock-associated spurious signals
The UHF oscillator (LO2) frequency of oscillation is set by the following equation:
Fout REFIN 8 (N 3) S F 8
18
(1)
The S-band oscillator (LO1) frequency of oscillation is set by the following equation:
Fout REFIN 8 (N 3) S F
18
(2)
where F has a range of 0 to 17. Both N and S have ranges that are limited more by the LO range than by their
digital count.
Both synthesizers use a fractional architecture, which allows a high comparison frequency relative to the step
size. The S-band PLL operates at a reference frequency of 18 MHz with a minimum phase accumulator
frequency of 1 MHz. The UHF PLL operates at a 9-MHz reference with a minimum phase accumulator frequency
of 0.5 MHz. The S-band PLL has a step size of 1 MHz and the UHF PLL has a step size of 125 kHz, when using
an 18-MHz reference frequency. Different reference frequencies yield different step sizes, many of which are
non-integer. If a different reference frequency is chosen, the step size is linearly related to the step size for 18
MHz.
Step size = step size18MHz x [REF FREQ/18 MHz]
In addition to normal reference spurious signals, fractional synthesizers have fractional spurs. The fractional
spurs occur at an offset from the LO signal that is dependent on the difference between the LO frequency and
integer multiples of the reference frequency. The spur locations can be found by the following process: divide the
LO frequency by the reference frequency, take the remainder (fraction to the right of the whole number) and
multiply by the reference frequency. This frequency is the difference between the actual LO frequency and an
integer multiple of reference frequency. Fractional spurs will occur at this frequency and the reference frequency
minus this frequency.
An example will best explain the process: if LO1 is set to 2206 MHz and an 18-MHz reference frequency is used,
then 2206/18 is 122.55556. The difference between the LO1 and 122 × 18 MHz is:
0.55556 x 18 MHz = 10 MHz
The fractional spurs will occur at this frequency offset (10 MHz) from LO1 and:
18 MHz–10 MHz or 8 MHz from LO1.
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The fractional spurious level varies with the offset from the LO since these spurious signals are attenuated by the
loop filter response. The larger the offset from the LO, the lower the spur level. In general, spurs at offsets
greater than 3 or 4 MHz are below –75 dBc and are not a concern. The worst fractional spurs levels occur when
they are located at 1 MHz offset from the LO1 frequency. (Note: the fractional spur is offset from the LO1
frequency by 1 MHz when the difference between the LO1 and an integer multiple of the reference frequency is 1
or 17 MHz.)
Although both synthesizers have fractional spurs, for most applications the spurious signals from the UHF (LO2)
synthesizer can be ignored because these spurs are attenuated by frequency dividers that are placed after the
LO2 generation. In some frequency plans it is possible to offset LO1 and LO2, in a complementary manner, to
avoid worst-case fractional spurs (i.e., 1-MHz offsets) on LO1 synthesizer.
VCO Tuning Characteristics
The TRF1121 / TRF1221 internal VCOs have the following frequency vs tune voltage characteristics.
2500
700
2250
600
Frequency
500
1750
400
1500
300
Mod Sense
1250
200
−40 ºC
+25 ºC
+85 ºC
1000
100
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
Tuning Voltage (V)
Figure 11. TRF1112 LO1 Frequency vs LO1TUN Voltage
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5
Mod Sense (MHz/V)
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140
450.0
120
Frequency
80
300.0
60
Mod Sense
250.0
40
Mod Sense (MHz/V)
100
350.0
−40 ºC
+25 ºC
+85 ºC
200.0
20
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Tuning Voltage (V)
Figure 12. TRF1112 LO2 Frequency vs LO2TUN Voltage
3750
900
3500
800
3250
700
3000
600
2750
500
2500
400
Mod Sense
2250
300
2000
Mod Sense (MHz/V)
Frequency
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
400.0
200
−40 ºC
+25 ºC
+85 ºC
1750
100
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Tuning Voltage (V)
Figure 13. TRF1212 LO1 Frequency vs LO1TUN Voltage
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500.0
140
450.0
120
Frequency
100
350.0
80
300.0
60
Mod Sense
250.0
Mod Sense (MHz/V)
Frequency (MHz)
400.0
40
−40 ºC
+25 ºC
+85 ºC
200.0
20
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Tuning Voltage (V)
Figure 14. TRF1212 LO2 Frequency vs LO2TUN Voltage
Phase Noise
The TRF1112 / TRF1212 achieve superior phase noise performance with on-chip resonators and varactors. They
are designed to meet the phase noise requirements of both single carrier and multi-carrier systems. Due to chip
architecture, the phase noise and spurious performance of the LO2 (UHF) PLL is about 15 dB better than the
LO1 (S-band) PLL. The typical phase noise of the TRF1112 and TRF1212 S-Band PLL (LO1) with the PLL
locked is shown in Figure 15 and Figure 16, respectively. The phase noise of the TRF1212 S-Band PLL at the
min and max range are shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18 respectively. These plots were taken at room
temperature and typical voltage conditions.
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Figure 15. Phase Noise of TRF1112 Synthesizer #1 – Typical Performance is 0.4 RMS
(100 Hz to 1 MHz)
Figure 16. Phase Noise of the TRF1212 Synthesizer #1 – Typical Performance is 0.6 RMS
(100 Hz to 1 MHz)
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Figure 17. TRF1212 S-Band Synthesizer Phase Noise - 2818 MHz
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Figure 18. TRF1212 S-Band Synthesizer Phase Noise - 3418 MHz
For applications demanding tighter phase noise performance than that offered by Texas Instruments internal
VCOs, a provision exists for connection of an external VCO. Texas Instruments integrated PLL locks the external
VCO to the reference frequency and the chip provides an external tuning voltage that drives the VCO.
OUTPUT A/D INTERFACE
The output of the baseband amplifier is designed to directly drive typical A/D inputs. The output IF2 buffer
amplifiers are low impedance emitter followers as shown in Figure 19.
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+Vcc
differential
<< 100 Ω
Optional inductor can be used
resonate parasitic capacitance
BBOUT P
Single ended load
> 500 ll 10pF at
44MHz
BBOUT N
3mA
3mA
TRF1112 or TRF1212
Optional load
resistors can
be used to
increase peak
current drive.
Cp
Cp
Figure 19. Output Interface for TRF1112 / TRF1212
The peak current drive of the output transistors is 3 mA. Assuming a 1.2-Vpp differential (0.6 V single ended)
voltage swing, the minimum impedance the TRF1112 / TRF1212 drives without clipping is 0.6 V/3 mA = 200 Ω,
single-ended. In practice the impedance must be higher to prevent distortion products from degrading BER of the
receiver. This impedance must include the A/D input capacitance and any parasitic board capacitance. At
44 MHz, the TRF1112 / TRF1212 drives a differential impedance of 1000 Ω (single ended impedance of 500 Ω)
with up to a 10-pF capacitive load (293-Ω single-ended impedance) and maintain 38-dBc imtermodulation
products with 64 QAM modulation. Proper attention to layout and reduction of parasitic capacitance at this
interface is critical to avoid linearity degradation. At higher IF frequencies parasitic capacitance is even more
critical.
If parasitic capacitance is loading the output and degrading intermodulation performance there are two
approaches to solve the problem. First a shunt inductor can be added to resonate the capacitance. The inductor
value would be determined by: L = 1/ω2Cp, where Cp is the parasitic capacitance and ω is 2π times the
baseband receive IF frequency. Frequently this inductor can be part of the bias network for the ADC.
Second, the peak output current drive can be increased by adding a shunt resistor across the output of each
baseband output. This resistor will essentially increase the quiescent current through the output transistor thus
allowing a higher peak output current. The maximum increase in quiescent current is 3 mA resulting in a
maximum allowable peak current of 6 mA. If load resistors are added, their resistance must be included to
calculate total load impedance for the TRF1112 / TRF1212.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
TRF1112/TRF1212
A typical application schematic is shown in Figure 20 and a mechanical drawing of the package outline (LPCC
Quad 7 mm × 7 mm, 48-pin) is shown in Figure 21.
Figure 20. Recommended TRF1112/TRF1212 Application Schematic
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Figure 21. Package Drawing
The recommended PCB Layout mask is shown in Figure 22, along with recommendations on the board material
(see Table 2) and construction (see Figure 23).
Table 2. PCB Recommendations
Board Material
Board Material Core Thickness
Copper Thickness (starting)
1 oz
Prepreg Thickness
8 mil
Recommended Number of Layers
Via Plating Thickness
Final Plate
Final Board Thickness
22
FR4
10 mil
4
½ oz
White immersion tin
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0.50 TYP
0.60 TYP
0.45 TYP
PIN 1
1.27 TYP
5.50
1.27
TYP
5.30
DIA 0.38
TYP
0.25 TYP
5.30
SOLDER MASK: NO SOLDERMASK UNDER CHIP, ON LEAD PADS
OR ON GROUND CONNECTIONS.
16 VIA HOLES, EACH 0.38 mm.
DIMENSIONS in mm
Figure 22. Recommended Pad Layout
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Figure 23. PCB Via Cross Section
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